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Virginia Tech basketball: Hokies land guard Rodney Rice

The Virginia Tech Hokies added a big piece to their 2022 recruiting class on Sunday when four-star guard Rodney Rice picked the good guys.

2022 four-star Rodney Rice has committed to Virginia Tech, he tells @On3Recruits.

Story: https://t.co/rMjskxv2Ys pic.twitter.com/OajFtplxsV— Joseph Tipton (@TiptonEdits) October 3, 2021

Rice, a 6-foot-4, 195-pounder from DeMatha Catholic in Hyattsville, picked the Hokies over his other finalist, Louisville.

The significant connection between Rice and the Hokies is assistant coach Mike Jones. Jones, who joined the staff in May, was Rice’s coach last season at DeMatha.